What Makes This Community Different

Students in this community have access to opportunities that will improve their experience
at Carolina and prepare them for their careers after graduation.

Get involved with a leadership opportunity within the residential college: a literary
society, an a cappella ensemble, a sustainability team and more!

Become part of our community over food in our all-you-can-eat private dining facility.

Take advantage of opportunities to engage with faculty members outside the classroom.

Take Classes With Your Peers

Preston students can take courses together, called linked courses, that cover a shared
interest or fulfill a major requirement.

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Why First-Year Interest Groups?

Research shows students who take courses within their learning community are more
likely to take ownership of their academic career and be more engaged with their community.

Community Type

These are themed, building-wide learning communities staffed by a faculty member who
is an expert in the theme. Students get in-depth experience with their community topic,
and gain a greater understanding of how to apply that experience outside the classroom
and after they graduate.

These are academically focused communities where students live near each other and
take major classes together. This helps students connect with others who have similar
interests, gives them an opportunity to form relationships outside the classroom and
gives them access to academic support when they need it.

Applying to Join This Community

Is this the living learning community for you?

Incoming Students: Submit your housing application, available on on Self-Service Carolina, and follow instructions to apply for a faculty principal community.